2005 Chateauneuf du Pape
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Drinking wonderfully, with upfront, slightly high-toned aromas of violets, leaf tobacco, bramble, mint, and purple fruits, the 2005 Domaine Olivier Hillaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a beauty on the palate. Medium to full-bodied and balanced, with plenty of concentration, glycerin, and structure, this should continue to shine for another decade.
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Bright medium red. Jammy red berry and cherry scents are perked up by a tangy mineral undertone. Well-focused, sweet raspberry and kirsch flavors are complicated by a gentle olive quality and finish with impressive sappy length. This is already delicious.
Elegant black cherry and raspberry notes emerge from the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape, along with soft tannins, a round, medium-bodied style, and good freshness, purity, and length. It should drink well for 6-8 years at the minimum. When Olivier Hillaire dissolved his partnership with Domaine des Relagnes, he took one of their top vineyard parcels, Les Petits Pieds d’Armand, with him. Hillaire is a multi-talented gentleman as not only is he a skilled winemaker, but he also owns the finest bakery in the village of Chateauneuf du Pape. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Cinsault
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